"Let your face shine upon your servant;
and teach me your laws."
and teach me your laws."
WELCOME FATHER MICHAEL MALONEY - The Parish is very pleased to welcome Father Michael Maloney as our Parish Priest as from 7th September 2024 and hope very much he will enjoy his time at St Andrews.
CRAFTERNOON - DATE CHANGE - In response to some recent requests from those who wanted to participate but had other engagements, and in order to cover a broader spectrum of activities, it has been decided to defer the Crafternoon till Saturday 2 November, just in time to get ideas and hints on creating hand made Christmas gifts for your loved ones
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology, is an annual month-long season when Christian communities celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home. Go to seasonofcreation.org for details on how to participate in the global movement to care for God's gift of
creation!
CRAFTERNOON - DATE CHANGE - In response to some recent requests from those who wanted to participate but had other engagements, and in order to cover a broader spectrum of activities, it has been decided to defer the Crafternoon till Saturday 2 November, just in time to get ideas and hints on creating hand made Christmas gifts for your loved ones
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology, is an annual month-long season when Christian communities celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home. Go to seasonofcreation.org for details on how to participate in the global movement to care for God's gift of
creation!
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - Sunday 8th September 2024 “We must speak to them with our hands by giving, before we try to speak to them with our lips.” Saint Peter Claver S.J
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Yet it would also be mistaken to view other living beings as mere objects subjected to arbitrary human domination. When nature is viewed solely as a source of profit and gain, this has serious consequences for society. (#82)
COFFEE MORNING — SUNDAY 15th September - Please join us in the upper hall, after 10a.m. Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. Many thanks to all who helped raise the sum of £193 for Penniwell’s riding for Disabled at August’s coffee morning. This month we are raising funds for Alzheimer’s Research.
St Andrew's Embroidery group will be raising money for the mental health charity, Men Matter Scotland, at this year's Christmas fair. We are looking for donations of any Christmas decorations you no longer need for up cycling and selling. Donations can be left in the pine cupboard to the right of the organ. Any queries: [email protected]
The Second Collection this weekend 8th September will be taken up for SPRED.
Choir dates. 8th, 15th September, 10th November 8th, 15th and 25th December. Any children not in St Nicholas' who would like to join the choir please contact Annamaria Strachan 0141 9429799/07749715414 [email protected]
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please ‘phone Ann on 07988 258977.
Pastoral Area - A sad day for Milngavie as Fr Currie retires on 22nd September after 12 years in St Joseph's and over 50 years in parishes in the Archdiocese. Fr Currie, we're sure, will continue to serve the Archdiocese in his retirement. We look forward to welcoming to the Pastoral Area, Fr John Lyons, who will take up his post next month as the new PP of St Joseph’s and we wish him every peace and happiness in his new role.
Calling all First Communicants - like to become a Server or join the Children’s Choir or become a reader? Mum and dad do get in touch.
St Joseph - praying for something or someone? You can write out your petition and place it under the sleeping St Joseph statue in the church grounds. Let St Joseph sleep on your prayer intention.
YOUTH MINISTRIES TEAM National Youth Pilgrimage | Sat 21st Sept |S1s – 35 Join Archbishop Nolan, Archbishop Cushley, the Youth Office and young people from across the country for a walking pilgrimage through the streets of Glasgow City Centre, recalling the saints that walked them before us, concluding with Mass in St. Andrew’s Cathedral. 12.30p.m – 5.00p.m. If we have enough interest from the Parishes, we can arrange to attend as a group. Please contact the Youth Team via [email protected] if you would like to join us and we will make all arrangements.
ARE YOU IN SECONDARY SCHOOL? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. Please complete the QUESTIONNAIRE at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6 to help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood.
Bee a Knitter has started up again at St. Joseph’s Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance. Sundays 1-3p.m. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as one instructor/three learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support is available the first Friday of each month at St Patrick’s, Dumbarton 6-8p.m. [email protected].
The Church is open until 5p.m. Monday to Saturday. Call in and enjoy the peace and quiet and take time to sit in the stillness in the silence of God.
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
Before receiving Holy Communion we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at
Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest or deacon. Many thanks.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also be taken straight to the Foodbank at Ladyloan Pl Unit 9, G15 8LB. We regularly use cash donations to purchase food items for delivery straight to the foodbank.
Our rota is always looking for more foodbank volunteer drivers. If you can help, please get in touch.
Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023.
Parish Bulletin: Items for inclusion should be sent to [email protected] by 5p.m. on the Tuesday before publication and should not exceed 80 words. The Parish Bulletin is available weekly on our website/by email for all those on our Parish database and on the noticeboard in the Church porch.
Laudato Si’ - On Care for our Common Home – Yet it would also be mistaken to view other living beings as mere objects subjected to arbitrary human domination. When nature is viewed solely as a source of profit and gain, this has serious consequences for society. (#82)
COFFEE MORNING — SUNDAY 15th September - Please join us in the upper hall, after 10a.m. Mass, for tea, coffee and some delicious home baking. Many thanks to all who helped raise the sum of £193 for Penniwell’s riding for Disabled at August’s coffee morning. This month we are raising funds for Alzheimer’s Research.
St Andrew's Embroidery group will be raising money for the mental health charity, Men Matter Scotland, at this year's Christmas fair. We are looking for donations of any Christmas decorations you no longer need for up cycling and selling. Donations can be left in the pine cupboard to the right of the organ. Any queries: [email protected]
The Second Collection this weekend 8th September will be taken up for SPRED.
Choir dates. 8th, 15th September, 10th November 8th, 15th and 25th December. Any children not in St Nicholas' who would like to join the choir please contact Annamaria Strachan 0141 9429799/07749715414 [email protected]
The Legion of Mary. Can you spare a few hours each week? If so, we would love your help in our work of supporting the Parish Priest in pastoral work. If you would like to know further about our work and have a little chat about what we do, please ‘phone Ann on 07988 258977.
Pastoral Area - A sad day for Milngavie as Fr Currie retires on 22nd September after 12 years in St Joseph's and over 50 years in parishes in the Archdiocese. Fr Currie, we're sure, will continue to serve the Archdiocese in his retirement. We look forward to welcoming to the Pastoral Area, Fr John Lyons, who will take up his post next month as the new PP of St Joseph’s and we wish him every peace and happiness in his new role.
Calling all First Communicants - like to become a Server or join the Children’s Choir or become a reader? Mum and dad do get in touch.
St Joseph - praying for something or someone? You can write out your petition and place it under the sleeping St Joseph statue in the church grounds. Let St Joseph sleep on your prayer intention.
YOUTH MINISTRIES TEAM National Youth Pilgrimage | Sat 21st Sept |S1s – 35 Join Archbishop Nolan, Archbishop Cushley, the Youth Office and young people from across the country for a walking pilgrimage through the streets of Glasgow City Centre, recalling the saints that walked them before us, concluding with Mass in St. Andrew’s Cathedral. 12.30p.m – 5.00p.m. If we have enough interest from the Parishes, we can arrange to attend as a group. Please contact the Youth Team via [email protected] if you would like to join us and we will make all arrangements.
ARE YOU IN SECONDARY SCHOOL? The Youth Ministries Team would like to gather information on what we can do for YOU! We know that involvement in church life can diminish or even stop when you transition to Secondary School. Please complete the QUESTIONNAIRE at https://forms.gle/sE2eBJN1ZdodHCgF6 to help us re-establish this link and provide what you want or need as you journey through your teens and into adulthood.
Bee a Knitter has started up again at St. Joseph’s Church, Milngavie, Buchanan Street entrance. Sundays 1-3p.m. Learn to knit. Absolute beginner’s class. All ages welcome. All materials supplied. Limited places as one instructor/three learner ratio. Donation to Marie Curie. Tea and coffee served. Call or text Veronica for more info: 07884 468212.
For women affected by separation and divorce - confidential and peer support is available the first Friday of each month at St Patrick’s, Dumbarton 6-8p.m. [email protected].
The Church is open until 5p.m. Monday to Saturday. Call in and enjoy the peace and quiet and take time to sit in the stillness in the silence of God.
Tea is served in the hut after daily Mass Monday to Thursday. All most welcome.
Before receiving Holy Communion we are asked to make some act of reverence such as a bow.
Regarding young children who haven’t made their First Communion being given a blessing at
Communion time. Parents who wish their child to receive a blessing must come forward, please, in the Communion line to the priest or deacon. Many thanks.
Support for Drumchapel Foodbank. Non-perishable food items are always gratefully received and can be placed in the House porch. Donations can also be taken straight to the Foodbank at Ladyloan Pl Unit 9, G15 8LB. We regularly use cash donations to purchase food items for delivery straight to the foodbank.
Our rota is always looking for more foodbank volunteer drivers. If you can help, please get in touch.
Thanks for continuing to give the foodbank your support.
You can raise FREE donations for the parish every time you shop online. Take a moment to sign up at tinyurl.com/StAndrewsBearsden2023.
Parish Bulletin: Items for inclusion should be sent to [email protected] by 5p.m. on the Tuesday before publication and should not exceed 80 words. The Parish Bulletin is available weekly on our website/by email for all those on our Parish database and on the noticeboard in the Church porch.
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick and housebound and those in hospital.
Recently Dead: Betty McGovern, Paul Morton, Ron McInally, Georgina Papa, Thomas Templeton and Richard Whelan.
Anniversaries: Carmen Capaldi, Dorothy Clarke, Moira McConville, Rosa McLaughlin, Fr Ian McLaughlin, Joseph McLaughlin, Piero Merli, Mary Murphy, John Murray, John Russell, Ada Sugrue, Michael Sugrue and Derek Walters.
Recently Dead: Betty McGovern, Paul Morton, Ron McInally, Georgina Papa, Thomas Templeton and Richard Whelan.
Anniversaries: Carmen Capaldi, Dorothy Clarke, Moira McConville, Rosa McLaughlin, Fr Ian McLaughlin, Joseph McLaughlin, Piero Merli, Mary Murphy, John Murray, John Russell, Ada Sugrue, Michael Sugrue and Derek Walters.
